Chennai vs Delhi: O-1 Extraordinary Ability Wait Time
Side-by-side comparison · Checked twice weekly against U.S. State Department data
Data last verified October 1, 2026 (6 days ago). Our scheduled check has not completed since then. Confirm current wait times on travel.state.gov before making booking decisions.
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Consulate General Chennai. The last figure it published was 1.5 months (~45 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
45d
Best in India
30d
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
Not currently published
The U.S. State Department does not currently publish an interview wait estimate for the O-1 Extraordinary Ability at U.S. Embassy New Delhi. The last figure it published was 3 months (~90 days) on October 1, 2026. That is history, not a current wait.
Interview wait
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90-day avg
68d
Best in India
30d
Head-to-Head
| Metric | Chennai | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Current wait | 45 days | 90 days |
| 90-day avg | 45 days | 68 days |
| Trend (30d) | -60d | +15d |
| Interview wait | 45 days | 90 days |
Recommendation
Based on current data, Chennai is 45 days faster for O-1 Extraordinary Ability appointments. This may change frequently — check back before booking your appointment.
90-Day Wait Time History
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